LeVar Burton here. For more than 20 years, I shared my love for reading with you on “Reading Rainbow,” and I know firsthand how powerful books can be.
Which is why I’m so troubled—and frankly, angered—by the alarming rise in censorship and book bans being pushed by extremists.
But we can’t give in to despair. We must fight back.
That’s why I’m so excited to join my friends at MoveOn to offer you a special way to push back against book bans: by getting your very own special-edition “Read Banned Books” T-shirt.
And today, I’m proud to announce that we are now offering our T-shirts in youth sizes—because you’re never too young to be an advocate for the freedom to read!
Together, MoveOn and I have been at the forefront of the fight against censorship and book bans.
I worked with my friends at MoveOn—and 175 artists, including Judy Blume, Ariana Grande, Roxane Gay, and Amanda Gorman—to launch a huge Artists Against Book Bans letter.1
And thanks to support from MoveOn members like you, MoveOn launched a nationwide Banned Bookmobile tour through more than a dozen states last year, handing out thousands of banned books—for free—and energizing voters.2
In addition, nearly 500,000 MoveOn members from across the country have signed our petition calling for an end to book bans.3
Now you can join the fight against book bans by getting your special-edition “Read Banned Books” T-shirt today!
And remember, unlike at corporate retailers with harmful business practices, at MoveOn your money will go directly toward our work fighting book bans and building a country where everyone can thrive.
Click here to get your shirt—or a shirt for a young reader you know—today!
Thanks for all you do.
–LeVar Burton
P.S. “Reading Rainbow” was more than just a TV show; it was a gateway to new worlds, ideas, and inspirations—reflecting the colorful tapestry of cultures and possibilities that the world has to offer. And now, I’m proud to announce that the documentary about “Reading Rainbow,” “Butterfly in the Sky,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, is available on demand! Click here to watch the new documentary “Butterfly in the Sky” from the comfort of your home starting today!
Sources:
1. “Nearly 175 Celebs & Notable Figures Sign ‘Artists Against Book Bans’ Statement Organized by LeVar Burton & MoveOn,” MoveOn, September 19, 2023
https://front.moveon.org/nearly-175-celebs-notable-figures-sign-artists-against-book-bans-statement-organized-by-levar-burton-moveon/
2. “Banned Bookmobile Tour,” MoveOn, accessed April 30, 2024
https://campaigns.moveon.org/banned-bookmobile/
3. “Stop Book Bans Across the U.S,” MoveOn, accessed April 30, 2024
https://sign.moveon.org/efforts/end-book-banning-across-the-country
Want to support MoveOn’s work? Book bans have skyrocketed thanks to right-wing state laws which have forced teachers to remove books from their classrooms. In response, MoveOn is launching a “Banned Bookmobile,” filling it with books that the far right has banned, and driving it around to hand out those books, for free, in highly trafficked areas that will attract media attention. To keep the Banned Bookmobile up and running into 2024, we need your help.
Will you chip in to power our critical work?
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